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Today, is National Jon Day. Jon is the short form of the English and Hebrew name ‘Jonathan,’ first introduced to the U.S. in around 1880. More than 380,000 people in the U.S. are called Jonathan. In Israel, ‘Yoni’ is a common nickname for ‘Yonatan’, the Hebrew version of Jonathan. The name is most commonly associated with Jonathan from the Bible, who is a close friend to David and one of the most...

Today, is National Brownie Day! Warm, chewy, and rich, a nice chocolate, “or blondie” brownie, is the perfect dessert to end your night with. Indulge in gooey goodness and let the real world melt away with you for a delectable moment.  And add some ice cream?!… Oh baby!!! Only 17 more days until “Christmas” folks!

Today, is National Pearl Harbor Day. On December 7th, 1941, more than 2,400 people died in Japan’s attack on the Hawaiian base of America’s Pacific Fleet. Hundreds of aircraft were destroyed or damaged, as were most of the ships in the harbor.  It was an unprecedented surprise attack that precipitated the United States entry into World War 2.  Make Love, not war. Only 18 more days until Christmas...

Today, is St. Nicholas Day. St. Nicholas Day of course carries some connection to Christmas and Santa Claus, but there is much more to this holiday and St. Nicholas than that.  Although St. Nicholas partially inspired the Christmas and Santa Claus that we all know and love, St. Nicholas actually derives from a different kind of tale. Let’s learn about St. Nicholas and what this day is truly about....

Today, is International Ninja Day. Back in 2003, “Ninja Burger” created International Ninja Day on December 5 as a way to celebrate the Ninja “speed” with which their burgers are delivered. Aside from that, ninjas are awesome. We all love them and secretly wish we were one. On this day, wear a ninja mask to work to plague your co-workers with ninja-ness and throwing stars! Got the day off? Dress l...

Today, is National Cookie Day. Get ready to refill your cookie jar. Maybe you prefer your cookies to have a crunchy snap, or maybe you’d rather bite into soft and chewy sugary heaven. Either way, eating cookies brings us happiness, and we should all do it more often. Just don’t tell your doctor. Only 21 more days until Christmas!

Today, is National Peppermint Bark Day. On National Peppermint Bark Day, we celebrate the seasonal treat we cannot wait to get our hands on every Christmas! The unbeatable combination of mint and chocolate is the perfect sweet indulgence. 24 more days until Christmas!

Today, is National Computer Security Day. National Computer Security Day demands our attention every November 30 because cyber security affects everything from where we bank and how we spend our money to who we elect to public office. We certainly don’t want a replay of MyDoom, the worst email virus in history, which caused $38.5 billion in damage, so let’s get educated on staying safe online! 25...

Today, is Chadwick Boseman Day. Today is a day for us to remember the actor who sadly left us too soon. Boseman was perhaps most famous for playing Black Panther in the Marvel franchise, but also played James Brown in “Get On Up” as well as featuring prominently in “21 Bridges” and “42”. Known for his welcoming, humble personality and down to earth nature, Boseman died on August 28, 2020, as a res...

Today, is Giving Tuesday. Every year, on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, people take the time to kick off the holiday season by giving back to their community. Whether it is donating money to a charitable cause or volunteering, Giving Tuesday is a day set to benefit the community 27 more days until Christmas!

Today, is Today is National Turtle Adoption Day. This is a day of action for the protection of endangered reptiles, most especially the wellbeing of turtles.

Today, is Thanksgiving!  Gobble - Gobble Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. dates back to 1621, when Pilgrims and Wampanoag Native Americans shared an autumn feast. President Lincoln officially declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863 amid the Civil War. The traditional feast's menu likely differed from today's, and Thanksgiving became associated with turkey, parades, and football. Despite debat...

Today, is Love Your Freckles Day & Go For a Ride Day. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving!

Today, is National Entrepreneur Day. National Entrepreneur’s Day is an annual event occurring on the third Tuesday of November that honors people who have built an empire from absolutely nothing. Radical inventions by brilliant minds have shaped the way we live today, not to mention our future.  2 more days until Thanksgiving!

Today, is National Pay-Back Your Parents Day. Do something special every November 20th on National Pay Back Your Parents Day. The Holiday organizers suggest you pay them in cash.  But I’m going to suggest you pay them back in Hugs!  Hugs are so much better! 3 more days until Thanksgiving!

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